The Crisis in Venezuela and Asylum
Due to the current humanitarian and political crisis in Venezuela, many Venezuelans are living in fear and fleeing to escape danger. At least 3 million refugees have fled the country, and it is predicted that in the near future it could be more than 8...
Bolsonaro and Asylum for Brazilians
With Brazil’s recent election of Jair Bolsonaro, a far right wing zealot, many Brazilians are afraid to be home in their country. Indeed, throughout his campaign and career, Bolsonaro has advocated for imprisoning political opponents, threatening during...
Immigration Judges have less Independence than Ever—Due Process Could be at Risk
Many people new to immigration are surprised to find out that the Immigration Courts are a part of the Department of Justice. The Immigration Judges are employees of the Department of Justice. This means their boss is Jeff Sessions, the nation’s top...
